City Walks – Notre-Dame-de-Grace

Notre-Dame-de-Grace Saturday 2 May 2026 Meeting time: 10 am Duration: Approximately 2 hours Distance: 4 km Meeting point: Metro Vendome (meet at the main building on de Maisonneuve Blvd, in front of the turnstiles) During this walk, you will discover this nice multicultural neighborhood where you can find nice residential houses, coffee shops, boutiques and green areas. You will also go thru the Saint-Raymond district, commonly named the “little Italy” of NDG due to its important Italian community. You will see, among other places, the vibrant Girouard Park, the Dominican Friars Monastery, McGill University Health Center (Glen site) and beautiful...

City Walks – The Main and its surroundings

The Main and its surroundings Saturday 9 May 2026 Meeting time: 10 am Duration: Approximately 2 hours Distance: 4 km Meeting point: Metro Mont-Royal (meet inside, in front of the turnstiles) What would be Montreal without its “Main”, an emblematic street well-known of Montrealers? You will discover its surroundings through its history, its notable celebrities, its local art (Artist Alley), but most importantly through its murals that are the essence of this iconic area. We will end this colorful walk at “Le Carré Saint-Louis”, another area rich in history. Visit our Wiki (City Walks) to register for this week’s walk.

City Walks – Victoriatown (Goose Village)

Victoriatown (Goose Village) Saturday 16 May 2026 Meeting time: 10 am Duration: Approximately 2 hours Distance: 4 km Meeting point: Metro Square-Victoria OACI (meet inside, in front of the turnstiles) End of the walk: We will return to metro Bonaventure by bus (STM, 777 west) This nice walk takes place in two different parts of the city. In the first part of the walk, you will discover McGill Street and its historical buildings and also a part of the Lachine Canal, as for the second part of the walk, well off the beaten track, you will discover the industrial part...

City Walks – Pointe Saint-Charles

Pointe Saint-Charles Saturday 23 May 2026 Meeting time: 10 am Duration: Approximately 2 hours Distance: 4 km Meeting point: Metro Charlevoix (meet inside, in front of the turnstiles) Pointe Saint-Charles is the second oldest neighborhood of Montreal. That’s why this area is rich in history. There are numerous churches, many historical buildings, like the Saint-Gabriel House that was the first farm in Montreal, the Redpath refinery and the Saint-Gabriel fire Station. Like a surprise you didn’t expect, you will be charmed by the view, where the trains, the Champlain bridge et the skyscrapers are honored. Visit our Wiki (City Walks)...

City Walks – Villeray

Villeray Saturday 30 May 2026 Meeting time: 10 am Duration: Approximately 2 hours Distance: 4 km Meeting point: Métro Jarry (meet inside, in front of the turnstiles) This nice walk will bring you thru a vibrant small residential neighborhood where it feels good to walk. You will discover its iconic streets like Henri-Julien street and Drolet Street, its typical triplex and its cozy alleys. Here, you can feel the influence of the nearest quarries since many of the architectural buildings were made from them. You will go back thru time while discovering Jackie Robinson’s dwelling as well as where was...

C9-Roxboro: Cycling & BBQ

Roxboro: Cycling & BBQ! Saturday 4 July 2026 For an early-summer treat, Egon and Linda invite RA friends to cycle from Roxboro followed by a BBQ. Routes of lengths from 34 to 85 km on the West Island, Ile Perrot and in the Oka region. Cycling to start at 9:30 with the BBQ to follow from around 14:00. BYOB and bring what you want to put on the BBQ for yourself plus something to share (e.g., salad, dessert). Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this event and get weather-related updates. The signup sheet will be open from Tuesday 30...